Travis Hoffman – NDSU/UMN Extension Sheep Specialist Deb Kiel – MN State Representative District 1B Billy Bushelle – owner/operator, Bagley Livestock & Winger Livestock Ken Hove – Fosston area producer Adam Ulbricht – Executive Director, MN Bison Association
Monday, on a vote of 70-62, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved legislation boosting investments in agriculture and food production. The legislation delivers new funding for a variety of important initiatives including soil health improvements, noxious weed and invasive plant species eradication, pollinator protection, cover crop development, and new opportunities for farmers market vendors. The…
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Just before the Legislature’s annual Easter Break, the House passed funding to address the breakout of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state. The Senate added an amendment to provide $1 million in funding to the Agriculture Department to address avian influenza and the House repassed the amended bill. It now heads to Gov. Tim…
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Thursday, March 31st, transportation safety leaders gathered in front of the State Capitol steps to advocate for increased attention and stable investment for transportation infrastructure and safety. In 2021 , the Minnesota Department of Public Safety recorded 502 traffic fatalities, the highest number since 2007, when the state recorded 510 deaths. House Transportation chair, Rep.…
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